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I fan recommend both the Diary of a CEO podcast and book. There are lots of psychology insights among other things.
I fan recommend both the Diary of a CEO podcast and book. There are lots of psychology insights among other things.
Hello Newerthannewb82, At NOCD we are trained experts in the diagnosis and treatment of OCD and related conditions using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP is the gold standard of treatment for OCD and related conditions, with the better part of the past century's research backing the efficacy of ERP. If you would like more information on OCD and ERP, please visit our website at www.treatmyocd.com. If you are seeking to begin/resume your journey of recovery, you may reach out to our member advocate team at care@nocdhelp.com. I hope this message reaches you well and know that at NOCD, we are always here to help! Take care, Ian Reeder
I will have a higher income in March. The few therapy sessions I have already had were very helpful. Thank you.
The podcast is good. The fear mongering thumbnails for the video are my only issue
I've heard people say that but I've seen mych worse clickbait.
Tbf I don't listen to the armageddon episodes. That is possibly the reason.
How's things?
@Newerthannewb82 OK. Feels weird to be getting care under the NHS for psychosis. Feel like an imposter and the gravity of my situation is really starting to set in
@Wolfram When did you get psychosis?
@Wolfram Lots of people recover from psychosis. Even some famous people. Finlay Christie springs to mind. He is on YT but he was on 8 out of 10 cats. I recovered from psychosis too. At least I hope so. š Just take it easy and listen to what they have to say. You want to be asking about the best way to recover. If they give you meds ask if they will give you fatigue and how to work around that. I found actively doing hobbies difficult so I took up listening to music in a big way. You only have to hit play and tune your ears to the noise. It is about the least active hobby there is. Good luck bro. Do what they say.
@Wolfram I'm discovering OCD rn but psychosis treatments I am well versed in tbh. Force yourself to read a book or an audiobook. It may be hard but well worth it. It is uphill but when you getbover the hill it is downhill kind of. You will be surprised by what you can achieve.
@Wolfram Avoid drug people. Things will improve much faster if you do. It is mostly a matter of avoiding them. Most of all, like I say, take it easy, take it slow.
@Newerthannewb82 Cheers, will do
@Newerthannewb82 Well I'm being treated for it but I believe I have kundalini syndrome as I got it through meditation 𤷠but they don't treat that in the uk
@Wolfram I've heard about psychosis through meditation. People were doing Vepasana in Nepal but I refused because it causes psychosis. Tbf though they would have refused me if I'd yold them my conditions I reckon. I was doing a lot of guided meditations. I seem to be doing better since I stopped. I think you can do too much. I really do mean it when I say good luck too brother. It isn't the death sentence you think it is.
@Wolfram I first got ill in 2004 and I was diagnosed in 2007. You can do this.
@Newerthannewb82 Thank you, I really appreciate it. Just sucks as I lost my license and career because of a stupid meditation. The only good thing that's happened is my ocd is gone
@Wolfram That's funny. OCD saw an end to my SZ dx. At least it looks that way.
@Newerthannewb82 Odd tradeoffs aren't they
@Wolfram You have free time now use it well.
@Wolfram I rocked my sz diagnosis mate. I rocked it's socks off. Have fun.
Often I listen to podcasts or audiobooks. Sometimes fiction, sometimes about ocd or anxiety. I did this before i got so consumed with ocd again. But no i am doubting myself if i do this to distract myself. I do it while doing chores or when I put on my make-up for example. And I have to admit it helps me to get distracted from my thoughts. How do you know when you do it to distract your thoughts (as a compulsion) or just because you like it? When do you know it is helpfull or not?
I wanted to share with you guys some of the things that have helped me in the past few weeks! If youāre open to it, maybe try a few and see how you feel! First I would really recommend leaning on God. If youāre not a believer you may be skeptical but if youāve never tried to read the Bible, prayer or even just talking with God, I would recommend so much! My relationship with God has gotten so much better through this terrible illness and in turn I have noticed a lot of positivity, I feel substantially better since Iāve been trying to bring this to God instead of worry about it myself. If you can give your worries to God and learn to have faith that he is with you, loves and forgives you. You have a great step towards recovery and even just a more positive life. Next, try going outside! I know it sounds kinda dumb but I mean it! Some of my best days started with just going outside, reading a book and or listening to music. I went out and tanned, ate some fruit with some lemonade and read āGirl Wash Your Faceā it was a great book! I would spend HOURS and it helped me so much! Take a walk, hike, etc.! This leads into the next thingā¦READING! I recently bought the new book ādonāt believe everything you thinkā and the workbook and it is amazing! This also applies to reading your Bible and other books, specially ones targeting self help and things like that! Another thing is fitness! Try out the gym, I know there is days that you just canāt bring yourself to get up but in those days, make yourself go to the gym! Even if you just go walk on the treadmill or bike! Anything is better than nothing! Keep yourself active, I promise it will make you feel better! Find a good podcast! I have been listening to (The OCD Stories on Spotify), sometimes Iāve even listened while I was going to sleep and let it play through the night! Go on YouTube and follow Chrissie Hodges, NOCD and look for other people who help! Go on instagram and follow Chrissie Hodges, NOCD, iocdf, sincerelyocd, recoverocd, letstalk.ocd, my lovely ocd and there are so many more! Find good music! Again Iām going to bring up worship music some of my favs being ( I Thank God, Move of God, Hard fought Hallelujah, The Truth, Made for more, Thy Will, and there is so many more!) if you would like I can share my playlist! But overall music is so helpful and if you are not a believer or want something different I would recommend songs by Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Rihanna, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson, even Billy Joel, Queen, Beck, and things of that nature that are gonna get you PUMPED UP! Lastly, hang out with PEOPLE! Donāt let OCD rule your life, put your ocd in a box best you can and go live your life! Get lunch with a friend, join a bible study, go get a massage, even just meet up with a friend and talk in a parking lot while shoving your face with fast food! You NEED interaction as much as you donāt want to! I know some of these are hard, some is triggering or youāre nervous that youāre gonna spiral, but step out of your comfort zone! Thatās the way to get better! Do things that make you feel uncomfortable, the things that are unknown, the things you used to do before this! You can still live and love your life you donāt have to keep just āsurvivingā! And this isnāt a fix all, trust me I still have my days where Iām like nope Iām staying in bed and crying, but you need to push yourself! No one is coming to hold your hand and walk you out of this, you have to want to help yourself too! And you can do that! I know itās scary and uncomfortable but you got this! Weāre gonna kick some OCD butt! I hope you find this helpful and I wish you the most luck! Comment if you have questions and whatnot! š«¶
These treatments are not designed for OCD sufferers because they treat OCD like a logic disorder when OCD is very far from that. Hence why, many patients do not recover with these treatments. āļø Talk therapy involves doing a lot of compulsions like rumination, reassurance-seeking, trying to figure out your thoughts, Etc. āļø Similarly, standard ICBT also involves compulsions such as arguing with your thoughts. For example, if you have POCD, your therapist might say āyou know youāre not p*do so just ignore the thoughts.ā This is reassurance and can turn into another compulsion called thought-blocking. ā¼ļøA reputable therapist here (Tracie Ibrahim) has told us in a support group that ICBT isnāt even evidence-based (even though people claim that it is) āļø Beware of Instagram ācoachesā who want your money and say they specialize in a very specific subtype of OCD (ex. relationship OCD). A good ERP therapist would know that all OCD subtypes are treated the same way so the subtype shouldnāt matter. An ERP therapist should be knowledgeable in all of them because all OCD is just OCD. One of the only things that may differ is the type of exposures you have to do. āļø Also, I suggest you do not use drugs & alcohol as a crutch. You will struggle with your OCD without those, which can possibly lead to addictions. Those substances can even increase your OCD symptoms. ā¤ļø What I do recommend for OCD recovery: ERP therapy, behavioral activation, ACT, mindfulness, self-compassion, OCD community support, healthy distractions, bonding time with family and friends, and healthy lifestyle habits. These habits include healthy eating (try to stay away from processed foods), going out on nature walks, consistent sleep, and consistent exercise. Let me know in the comments below if you have any extra tips for whatās been helping you through your OCD journeyš
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